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US warns Burkina Faso coup leaders on Russia
US warns Burkina Faso coup leaders on Russia

The United States on Tuesday warned Burkina Faso's junta of the risks of allying with Russia, whose shadowy Wagner paramilitary group has voiced robust support for the latest coup. Neighboring Mali's junta has forged ties with the Wagner group, also defying Western warnings.

New clashes in violence-hit Ecuador prison
New clashes in violence-hit Ecuador prison

New clashes were reported on Tuesday in an Ecuadoran prison where 15 people died in a riot the day before, the state prison administration authority said. The prison authority had to send in tactical units to re-establish control following Monday's riot that left at least 15 inmates dead and 33 injured.

Rossouw's 'dream' ton helps South Africa thrash India in third T20
Rossouw's 'dream' ton helps South Africa thrash India in third T20

South Africa's Rilee Rossouw on Tuesday called his maiden Twenty20 international century coming against a "world class" India "special" after he helped the tourists to a consolation 49-run win in the third match. "(India are) a world class side, I would say, it (the knock) was special," man of the match Rossouw said of his ton against the top-ranked T20 team in the world.

Study eyes US cooperation with Pakistan amid China rise
Study eyes US cooperation with Pakistan amid China rise

The United States needs to keep engaging Pakistan despite lingering distrust over Afghanistan, with investment and climate cooperation key to reducing the South Asian nation's growing reliance on China, a study group recommended Tuesday.

Lula must fight for center to win Brazil runoff: analysts
Lula must fight for center to win Brazil runoff: analysts

To prevail in Brazil's tighter-than-expected presidential runoff, leftist veteran Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to strike alliances with centrists, woo the business sector and offer voters more than just his legacy, analysts say.